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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 520.01 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 520.01 and 164 is: 246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 520.01 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/520.01 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 520.01 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 85,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,280.82/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.04

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